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6 minutes ago, 80 said:

In all fairness, we'd see what it contributes to our attack if Burn stopped doing it. Despite all his massive limitations, we have scored many goals as a result of him pulling defenders out of position on the wing.

 

The issue is if/the obvious fact that Livramento could do it better.

And recover faster too.

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Just now, Gallowgate Toon said:

And recover faster too.

Arguably he'd work better with Almiron on the left too, restoring our ability to cut in from the wing that we otherwise lose with Miggy playing there.

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59 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

White is a pacey, mobile, creative fullback when he plays at fullback.

 

Ake is a pacey, mobile, creative fullback when he plays at fullback.

 

John Stones is a pacey, mobile, creative fullback when he plays at fullback.

 

There's a reason their managers are able to play them at fullback. Shall I give you a clue? It’s because they are pacey, mobile and creative. Plus, they offer defensive solidity at the same time. It’s about the player playing in the position, not what he’s positionally labelled as on Football Manager.


fancy a shot at the title 

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We shouldn't have to carry anyone, to be fair. Livramento offers so much more to the position. 

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Just now, Myleftboot said:

One of the CEO’s said we have to be in the top 6 every season.

We’ll struggle to do that this season.  Which board member said it and where?  (Not questioning that you’re right, just curious about the framing)

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Just now, TheBrownBottle said:

We’ll struggle to do that this season.  Which board member said it and where?  (Not questioning that you’re right, just curious about the framing)

Think it was Silverstone. Will try and dig it out.

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3 hours ago, Hanshithispantz said:

Chris Wood turning into a young Dimitar Birbatov was surreal like, I stayed away from the forum that day but I imagine it was a laugh like.

 

 

 

Yep. Just thought in the immortal words of Queen "thank god Its Christmas" that afternoon

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6 hours ago, Andybiotics said:

Howe's inability to react or sack off his mates when they're a liability will ultimately cost him his job.

 

Credit where its due, he's done a great job, but in the summer he needs to go.


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5 hours ago, Andy said:

 

In fairness, City and Arsenal have the luxury of having top class players in almost every other position to make up for that. The players they had at fullback are also faster than Burn.

 

Burn has been badly exposed because of the lack of protection from midfield this season; last season he had Willock and Joelinton doubling up to help him. Miley (understandably) and Longstaff don't do it as effectively, so if Gordon isn't back helping out he's in trouble. 

 

We have a fullback sat on the bench who so far has shown he doesn't need the same level of protection. Ogbene was anonymous when Tino came on today


Did he not have a great chance of scoring where he left Tino at the back post only to have Dubravka save it? 

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33 minutes ago, reefatoon said:


Did he not have a great chance of scoring where he left Tino at the back post only to have Dubravka save it? 

Christ, are there any lengths people won’t go to, to defend Dan Burn?

Livra and Barnes came on and managed to salvage some small rewards from the wreckage of the Dan Burn car crash.  Yeah, ultimately, they should’ve put that away and we should’ve lost, but we should never have been in that position in the first place 

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6 hours ago, Holmesy said:

Christ, are there any lengths people won’t go to, to defend Dan Burn?

Livra and Barnes came on and managed to salvage some small rewards from the wreckage of the Dan Burn car crash.  Yeah, ultimately, they should’ve put that away and we should’ve lost, but we should never have been in that position in the first place 


How was that defending Dan Burn? He stated the lad was anonymous when he could have scored the winner if it wasn’t for Dubravka. Aye Burn had a stinker yesterday but Christ, are there any lengths people won’t go to, to slate Dan Burn?

 

 

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11 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said:

We’ll struggle to do that this season.  Which board member said it and where?  (Not questioning that you’re right, just curious about the framing)

 

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5 minutes ago, Myleftboot said:

 

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Got you.  I remember this one.  This was what the club’s aim is in the long-term, not for this season.  It was noted at the time as it was a significant climb down from ‘we will win the Premier League, we will win the Champions League’ etc.  

 

 

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8 hours ago, Holmesy said:

Christ, are there any lengths people won’t go to, to defend Dan Burn?

Livra and Barnes came on and managed to salvage some small rewards from the wreckage of the Dan Burn car crash.  Yeah, ultimately, they should’ve put that away and we should’ve lost, but we should never have been in that position in the first place 

Sorry folks, I was pissed last night when I wrote that. Not my finest moment.

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